About the Company
IU International University of Applied Science (IU) is Germany's largest university of applied science – and we are not just an excellent choice for studying, but also an outstanding Great Place to Work®! As an Edutech company, we rely on state-of-the-art technology and data-driven approaches. That's why AI-driven voice assistants and other GPT systems have long become part of our daily work routine, helping us to focus on exciting projects. Here at IU over 4,000 employees are dedicated to making a difference.
Responsibilities
- Build, maintain, and improve automated testing frameworks across functional, performance, API, and accessibility testing (Playwright, K6)
- Contribute to test automation strategy by improving coverage, reliability, and feedback speed in CI/CD pipelines
- Review automation code written in TypeScript and JavaScript, sharing best practices and constructive feedback
- Apply AI-optimised testing approaches such as visual testing, AI-assisted test generation, defect prediction, and Playwright MCP usage
- Design and implement continuous testing practices, including test planning, execution, reporting, and defect analysis
- Contribute to discussions on testing architecture, tooling, and quality practices
- Support and mentor less experienced engineers through pairing, reviews, and knowledge sharing
- Collaborate with DevOps, Platform, Security, and Product teams to embed quality into delivery workflows
- Use observability tooling such as Datadog and automation metrics to identify early signs of platform instability
- Continuously explore and experiment with tools and techniques that improve test effectiveness and delivery speed
Requirements
- Proven experience as a senior test automation engineer in a product-driven engineering environment
- Strong hands-on expertise building and maintaining automation frameworks using Playwright
- Experience with performance testing, including K6, and analysing performance results
- Solid understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC, Agile practices, and CI/CD pipelines
- Comfortable reviewing automation code and contributing to shared testing standards
- Exposure to AI-powered development or testing tools, including modern IDEs and MCP servers
- Working knowledge of Docker or containerised environments
- Experience using Datadog or similar observability and troubleshooting tools
- Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Strong Git and source-control practices
- Collaborative mindset, comfortable working across engineering and product teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to improving quality
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work and flexible working hours
- Option to use your own preferred technology and equipment
- Free access to all e-learning platforms and the opportunity to pursue a fully-funded technology degree
- Subsidized public transportation (DeutschlandTicket) and bike leasing (JobRad)
- 33 days of paid vacation, including your birthday and extra days off on holidays
- Supportive environment that values quality engineering and technical excellence